Police have sealed off an area of woodland in Sittingbourne after a woman reported being raped.

Officers are appealing for information after the incident, which happened in between Harrier Drive and Osprey Court, in the early hours of this morning.

It is alleged a woman had been out with friends and walked home with a man she had met during the evening who then raped her.

After the incident, the woman returned home and the police were called.

Enquiries are ongoing and officers have seized CCTV and cordoned off the area to allow for forensic examination of the scene.

Police were spotted at the scene in Fallowfield earlier today, with part of a green near a block of flats taped off.

A resident told KentOnline: "This is a very quiet area, with no through road for traffic.

"I've spoken with neighbours who didn't hear anything [during the night]."

Officers are urging anyone with information to call them on 01795 419119, quoting the reference number 11-0137.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.